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Comment ‘Francis’ and I’ll personally DM you the episode! This is by far the most heroic, but also most heartbreaking journey I’ve ever heard on The Diary Of A CEO. Today, I sit down with the incredible UFC champion Francis Ngannou. He might have the hardest punch ever recorded by the UFC and 17 wins under his belt, but after this conversation I’d argue his mental strength is even greater than his physical. We cover: - Growing up in extreme poverty on less than $1000 a year to becoming one of the best boxers in the world. - Surviving the Sahara Desert, crossing oceans and borders on the most insane journey from Cameroon to Europe. - His relationship with his father and the violence he experienced. - His world turning upside down after losing his 15 month old son Kobe. - What’s next for his career after losing to Anthony Joshua. and so so much more. Thank you @francisngannou, your willingness to bear all, share your heartbreaking stories and vulnerabilities, are going to help people more than you know. An incredibly moving, emotional, inspiring journey that everybody needs to hear.

‘America hated me’ Comment ‘Trevor’ and I’ll personally DM you the full conversation! Trevor Noah’s life has been nothing short of extraordinary, and today, he’s joining me on The Diary of a CEO to share his story. From growing up under apartheid in South Africa to becoming one of the world’s most celebrated comedians, Trevor opens up about feeling like an outsider his whole life—and how he turned that struggle into his superpower. @trevornoah is a South African comedian, political commentator, actor, tv host and author of the new illustrated book “Into the Uncut Grass”. We cover: • Why he left The Daily Show? • What it was like growing up in a home with domestic violence. • Why fame took away his freedom. • How his depression was linked to his ADHD. • Growing up in South Africa under Apartheid. • The up’s and down’s of his comedic career. and much more… What hit me the hardest was Trevor’s reflection on belonging. He shared how being an outsider gave him the perspective to move fluidly between different worlds. It’s a lesson in how our biggest struggles can be the source of our greatest strengths, if we learn to see them that way. Looking forward to hearing what you think of my conversation with Trevor.

WOW!💥Today was surreal! Prince William's team asked me to spend the day with him visiting businesses in the south of England that are doing great work to end homelessness and to partner with him and his Foundation @homewardsuk to work to end Homelessness in the next 5 years! 🥪 We started the day in a Pret A Manger in Bournemouth! We both put on aprons, made coffee's, sandwiches, and got to meet some of the incredible team members that are former refugees, former inmates and formerly homeless! ⚽️ We drove over to Bournemouth FC and met players from the Men's and Women's team who had come through the bounce back program and used football to change their lives. 🎤 I was lucky enough to have a few moments to ask the future king some questions on his own personal motivations and how we manages his time! 👩🏻‍💼 Myself and Prince William then hosted a business round table with a group of local business leaders about how they could work to hire more homeless individuals into their organisation! This is just the beginning of a big piece of work we're planning to do with Prince William, Homewards and the UK business community to help get homeless people (and former inmates) back into work, to up-skill them and to end homelessness for good! 🤯 Side note: If you had told me as a kid, I would be spending the day with Prince William, the future King - I would never ever ever believed you. I grew up with a Nigerian mother and a english dad who both adore the royal family, one of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad cry when Diana died. William has a wonderful way with people, and he was authentically kind both on and off camera today! Thank you to whatever force in the universe put me there today, I'm so grateful and a little confused. A day I'm sure I'll tell my kids about. If you're a business please do check out Homewards work! Together as a business community we can do a lot more to get all the talent we have in this country back to work! ❤️

Comment ‘Reid’ and I’ll personally DM you our full conversation. Today’s guest is a true visionary. From co-founding LinkedIn to becoming known as the Oracle of Silicon Valley, @reidhoffman joins me on The Diary Of A CEO today. Reid has been at the heart of some of the biggest technological shifts in our lifetime. In this conversation, we cover: • How to build your wealth in 2025? • Why passion isn’t enough for success. • Hard truth about work life balance. • Being told LinkedIn wouldn’t work?! • What selling LinkedIn taught him. • How to adapt and thrive in this AI world? and so much more! Reid believes that the development and training of models should be opened up to the public so that people can build trust in AI by seeing how it can help them achieve their goals. It was a true honour sitting down with Reid and hearing his incredible story! Watch it now on YouTube — search ‘The Diary of a CEO Reid Hoffman’. Let me know your thoughts after watching 👇🏾

Want to know what it’s like to be 30 seconds from death and not fear it? Today’s episode of The Diary Of A CEO will answer that question. Comment ‘John’ and I’ll personally DM you our full conversation 👇🏾 Former Navy SEAL turned YouTuber with over 9 million subscribers, Jonathan B Allen (@MrBallen) joins me on the podcast. Not only is Jonathan an incredible storyteller, he IS the incredible story. Jonathan’s insane near death experience of getting hit with a grenade gave him a new perspective on the victim’s side of the story that draws his audience in. In this conversation, we cover: - His rebellious upbringing being surrounded by physical violence. - Transforming his life around and joining the military. - Having PTSD after Afghanistan. - The dark side of going viral. - Why he turned to story telling in his recovery from trauma from being a SEAL. And so much more! Jonathan was surrounded by violence growing up and before enlisting in the army saying that he “wanted to die in combat, go to war and… f*cking die in a hail of gunfire”. I really have so much respect for him, not only for his service, but for who he has become. The one thing you can’t fake is authenticity and Jonathan perfectly personifies that. Watch it now on YouTube — search ‘The Diary of a CEO Jonathan B Allen’ Let me know your thoughts after watching 🙌🏾

More than 80% of people are ‘𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱’? 👀 In my conversation with body language expert @vvanedwards today, Vanessa explains what an ambivert is and how the majority of people may not even know it? After watching this, would you say you’re an ambivert? Comment ‘Me’ & I’ll personally DM you our full conversation 🙌🏾

Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought, “Did they seem annoyed with me?” Or wondered if your ‘neutral’ face is sending the wrong message? Today’s guest, Vanessa Van Edwards, has cracked the code on human connection. As a behavioural investigator and founder of Science of People, she’s trained over 400,000 people in mastering the secret language of cues that drive charisma, confidence, and connection. Comment ‘Vanessa’ and I’ll personally DM you a link to listen to our conversation! In this episode, Vanessa reveals: - The 4 types of cues you must master for likability. - How your Resting Face is pushing people away (and how to fix it). - The simple “Hand Gesture Hack” that instantly builds trust. - Why fake smiles don’t work (and how to spot them in others). - How to become more likeable, charismatic, and memorable in every room you walk into. Vanessa describes herself as a “recovering awkward person” — and this episode is a masterclass in conquering that awkwardness. She’s living proof that likeability isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you learn. It’s practical, science-backed, and packed with tactics you can use in your next meeting, first date, or even a video call. 📺 Watch it now on YouTube — search ‘The Diary of a CEO Vanessa Van Edwards’ — and discover how to control the cues you’re giving off (instead of letting them control you).

You shouldn’t fear failure for this reason. Failure is not a sign of weakness but rather a natural part of the learning process. Tag someone that needs to hear this today 🙏🏾 (@thegoodquote)

Can this simple exercise be the key to happiness? Try it out and let me know what you think 🙏🏾 Words of wisdom from @doc_amen as always!

The biggest risk you can take in life is living with regrets. Taking no risks will end up being your biggest risk. You have to risk losing to understand the value of winning. If you’re always avoiding risk, you’ll regret not achieving your full potential. Comment someone below who needs to see this.

Comment ‘Susan’ and I’ll personally DM you our full conversation! Are we thinking about intimacy all wrong? Today’s guest on The Diary Of A CEO shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last! Susan Bratton, welcome to DOAC. Susan is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert and the bestselling author of 34 books. This one isn’t just for couples. It’s for anyone who wants to connect more deeply, with themselves and others. We delve into: - How to bring the passion back into the bedroom. - Why being cheated on her transformed her life! - The different type of orgasms (there’s over 20?!) - A device that NO ONE has ever seen before?! - Why her husband thought he married a lesbian. - What you should do for 20 mins before having sex. And much more! Our conversation is raw, educational, and deeply honest. What struck me most is Susan’s belief that great intimacy isn’t about performance—it’s about understanding, compassion, and a willingness to grow together. You can watch today’s episode on YouTube by searching ‘The Diary Of A CEO Susan Bratton’ Let me know your thoughts below after watching!

It might be one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make but trust me, when you do it will be worth it. Share this with someone who needs to hear this 🙌🏾 Words by @jillianturecki.